after suchitoto, i drove up to la palma — which the salvadorian woman (there was only one) at border said is a really nice town. she’s right, although it is a bit quiet. it’s an artists town, with a bunch of local art and crafts….although the majority of the shops sell the same stuff. it is quaint and nice, though…and it is nice being surrounded by art. for instance, even the telephone poles are painted (see pic). wandering around, i came across a peace corps volunteer (casey) who has set up a rec club for kids in the area. we played soccer and frisbee for a while, until it began to rain. then we went to his house (along with one of the kids, bryan, and his wife, mica? mikah?) and hung out for a bit. later tonight, we’reas going to grab pupusas.
the place i’m at now, hotel la palma, is good and the people are very friendly. although, one thing which is a bit scary here (as well as much of central america), is the water heater in the showers. (see pic)